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Bitlocker Key -- I keep receiving a wrong single use code when trying to get the key

Hello :) I'm speaking on behalf of another person that is unable currently to get the recovery Bitlocker key. We already know which link to follow to get it; however, we are stuck because everytime that we ask for a new single use code (which is sent to…

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-11-06T21:33:26.17+00:00
edited an answer 2026-11-06T21:50:04.6066667+00:00
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PROBLEM WITH LOG IN

Good evening, I need some help. This morning, when I tried to access my Microsoft account, I was told that the email address (ciccobullo ) was not linked to any Microsoft account. I discovered that it has been changed to coccobello20.f1xv0z6," along…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-06T21:16:11.61+00:00
Cocco Bello 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:48:59.8966667+00:00
EmilyS726 278.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Surface Laptop for Business 7th Edition unexpectedly reboots during Modern Standby

I have a Surface Laptop for Business 7th Edition with Intel running Windows 11. The laptop periodically reboots by itself, usually when I am not actively using it. This normally happens while the computer is sleeping or when the lid is closed. For…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-11-06T21:45:28.2966667+00:00
Leonid Frolov 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:46:38.6733333+00:00
Leonid Frolov 20 Reputation points
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PUBLISHER cancellation

Hi, You have cancelled the support for PUBLISHER.. I have a CD which I purchased some time ago. You will not let me install it. I paid for this program, separately from Office 365, which I pay annually. Since I own the CD, I wonder is it even legal for…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T05:01:54.7533333+00:00
Paulien George 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:45:41.7+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Laptop for Business 7th Edition – all microphones disappear after Intel Smart Sound Technology OED / DSP crash

have a Surface Laptop for Business 7th Edition with Intel running Windows 11. Intermittently, the entire microphone/input audio subsystem disappears. Typical symptoms: Bluetooth headphones remain connected. Audio playback may initially stop and later…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-11-06T21:42:24.54+00:00
Leonid Frolov 20 Reputation points
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Office Home & Business 2019

I've purchased this Office Home & Business 2019 and it's in my account. When I click to install it, it reroutes me to 365 but I don't want 365. How do I download Office Home & Business 2019?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-06T21:41:18.2466667+00:00
Kate O 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Supported termination while the initial CREATE_PROCESS_DEBUG_EVENT remains pending

I am reviewing a hypothetical Windows launcher design. No implementation or debugging experiment is being reported. Assume the following state: CreateProcessW created a new process using DEBUG_ONLY_THIS_PROCESS. The creating/debugger thread received…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-31T07:10:33.9766667+00:00
Rodrigo Lozano Marroquin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-06T21:39:24.9566667+00:00
Rodrigo Lozano Marroquin 0 Reputation points
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OneNote freezes and is "not responding" when I am annotating over PDFs

I am using OneNote over 7 years. Never had issues. I have a tried 2 new laptops, I have latest issue of OneNote. I want to be able to annotate over my PDF notes in OneNote like I have been doing for the past number of years. Now OneNote freezes,…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For education | Windows
asked 2026-11-05T19:52:29.7033333+00:00
Joe O'Connor 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-06T21:38:23.9533333+00:00
Ivory 2,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows App for iPad – WebAuthn/YubiKey Redirection Stopped Working, No Passkey Permission Prompt

I'm experiencing an issue with WebAuthn/FIDO2 security-key redirection in Microsoft Windows App for iPadOS. The same configuration works correctly on my iPhone but fails on my iPad. This functionality previously worked correctly on my iPad but stopped…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop clients
asked 2026-10-27T20:59:57.7+00:00
Smith, Travis W 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-06T21:37:56.3566667+00:00
Chance Maurice Niyonzima 825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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need to install ms office onto a new macbook

The original MacBook which had ms office 2024 was damaged and cannot be used how can I install that ms office into a new MacBook?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-11-06T21:24:26.9933333+00:00
Hayashibara, Alvin 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-06T21:35:23.2566667+00:00
Clover-L 110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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We bought microsoft 365 for two computers

We bought microsoft 365 got two computers. Micosoft is wanting us to buy it again. I thought when we bought microsoft it was for the life of both of our computers. One is license under CherylRobbinsCityofSouthShore the other is under…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-06T17:14:39.41+00:00
Cheryl Robbins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:32:01.4933333+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Teams insists on signing me into an org I am no longer part of, signs me in as a guest

This question has been asked before, but none of the answers provided have worked for me. My wife and I share our Microsoft365 account. A few years she worked for an org that used Teams for meetings, so they gave her credentials to sign into their org,…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Sign up and Sign in | Other
asked 2026-11-03T16:33:38.0633333+00:00
Enrique Chi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-06T21:26:05.86+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,015 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

new version of Office Home and Business

I have the Office Home and Business 2021 now loaded on my PC, which I purchased in 2024 with the computer. Now that it is no longer being supported, can I purchase the latest version (2024?) at a discount? I already paid over $200 for the earlier…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T18:05:10.4066667+00:00
GINNY BUBARIS 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:25:29.6266667+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I have moved from the UK to Italy and need to update my subscription currency

I have moved from the UK to Italy and need to update my subscription currency

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T18:08:03.6166667+00:00
ALDO MAREUSE 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-06T21:22:09.7566667+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Microsoft 365 Business tenant lockout

This is a Microsoft 365 Business tenant lockout. The only Global Administrator cannot sign in, self-service verification has failed, and there is no other administrator. Please open a service request and transfer it to the Microsoft 365 Data Protection…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-06T20:33:35.4366667+00:00
Brian Rollins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:21:11.27+00:00
Deogratias 85 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

help with my subscription

I have a new computer and I'd like to add it to my account.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T19:14:05.75+00:00
Al Reynolds 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:20:37.5066667+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Automatic AD Account Lockouts

A domain service account is being automatically locked out at seemingly random intervals. When checking event viewer log 4625, the caller computer name and associated IP address are the domain controller. I have checked other event IDs like 4740, 4771,…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-11-06T21:02:37.11+00:00
Ethan McConihe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T21:19:08.26+00:00
Marcin Policht 112.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Account holder deceased

How do i delete the account of a relative who is deceased

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-05-27T12:14:52.6+00:00
maureen gibling 20 Reputation points
recommended 2026-11-06T21:16:33.3+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Refund for Microsoft 365

I need to get a refund on my Microsoft 365. I am no longer allowed to use the card that is has been charged to. I can give you a new card number. Thank you

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-06T20:41:01.11+00:00
Brooke Clearwater 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-06T21:15:50.3+00:00
EmilyS726 278.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to access a deceased persons computer (windows 11) without the pin or password?

My son has passed away and while I have his PC, I do not have his passwords or pin. I want to access his contacts and files.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-09-03T17:41:59.4333333+00:00
B. King 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-11-06T21:14:59.8133333+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator